Alphabet CFO Anat Ashkenazi jumps from GLP-1 boom to generative AI

Alphabet CFO Anat Ashkenazi jumps from GLP-1 boom to generative AI

Alphabet incoming CFO Anat Ashkenazi, who spent 23 years at Eli Lilly Eli Lilly “Hundreds of thousands of people fill scripts for Mounjaro and Zepbound, yet we understand the frustration from those facing prescription delays or uncertainties getting their medicine,” Ashkenazi said on Eli Lilly’s first-quarter earnings call in April. The two drugs are part of a …

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Will Microsoft Spark a Wave of AI-Powered PCs?

Will Microsoft Spark a Wave of AI-Powered PCs?

Last week, Microsoft debuted a line of artificial intelligence (AI)-ready personal computers. New findings by Morgan Stanley — the subject of a report Sunday (May 26) by Seeking Alpha — argue that the tech giant’s rollout could usher in a new wave of PC sales. “We believe that the commercial PC market will be the …

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Morgan Stanley says these 3 global stocks will benefit from Intel’s new AI chip

Morgan Stanley says these 3 global stocks will benefit from Intel’s new AI chip

The launch of Intel ‘s latest artificial intelligence chip is expected to benefit three global semiconductor companies, according to Morgan Stanley. Intel unveiled its third-generation AI accelerator, Gaudi 3 , earlier this month. The semiconductor giant said the latest chip is twice as power-efficient and can run AI models one-and-a-half times faster than Nvidia’s H100 GPU …

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Peloton removes free app membership

Peloton removes free app membership

New users who are looking to work out with the company’s app now only have access to two tiers that cost $12.99 a month or $24 a month, with the option of a seven-day free trial.  Last May, Peloton debuted a splashy rebrand that billed the business as a fitness company for all, and put …

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Morgan Stanley hikes Nvidia price target ahead of earnings

Morgan Stanley hikes Nvidia price target ahead of earnings

The near-term growth story for Nvidia remains promising amid ongoing demand for artificial intelligence processors, according to Morgan Stanley. The Wall Street investment bank raised its price target to $750 from $603 and reiterated an overweight investment rating ahead of the dominant AI chipmaker’s quarterly earnings release set for Feb. 21. The new price target …

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Is There A Bubble In Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks?

Is There A Bubble In Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks?

NVIDIA Corporation stock market information seen displayed on a smartphone with the NVIDIA Corporation logo on the background. (Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images I have seen and heard many things that have made me cynical about the investment industry, but nothing pricks my ears when I …

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Morgan Stanley names its ‘most preferred’ European internet stocks

Morgan Stanley names its ‘most preferred’ European internet stocks

Internet stocks in Europe are set for gains in 2024 — thanks to improving fundamentals and falling interest rates, according to Morgan Stanley. The Wall Street bank’s analysts said they’re “positive on the sector” because of customer growth, cost discipline at companies, and valuations being supported by declining interest rates. The optimistic view on tech …

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